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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,463.23, 6,159.09 and 2,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,463.23, 6,159.09 and 2,473.74 is: 3,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,463.23 : 6,159.09 = 2,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,463.23/6,159.09 = 2,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,463.23x = 6,159.09 × 2,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,463.23x = 15,235,956.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,956.50/4,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.66

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